Single Incident Information

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CURRENT SITUATION: On Tuesday January 7th, 2025, at 6:18PM firefighters responded to a fire reported near Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, California. Today’s objectives are to perform fire suppression efforts aggressively while adhering to safe work practices to minimize threats to the public and emergency responders. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for the affected areas. Resources are currently operating in difficult to access terrain and wind speeds are presenting rapidly changing operational conditions. There have been reports that a number of structures have been damaged and destroyed. However, accurate counts have not been confirmed and damage inspection specialists have been ordered to assess the area. California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 assumed command of the Eaton Fire this morning and is working in unified command with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Angeles National Forest, Pasadena Fire Department, Arcadia Fire Department, Sierra Madre Fire Department, Pasadena Police Department & the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

WEATHER: A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area over the fire until 6PM Friday. Northeast winds will continue over the Eaton Fire through the next few days, with somewhat weaker winds Thursday followed by increasing winds in the afternoon. Winds will likely vary significantly between higher terrain and the lower elevations of the fire. Stronger gusts of 30-50 mph could sporadically affect lower elevations and favored valleys. Conditions will remain very dry, with minimum humidity in the teens to upper single digits Thursday afternoon. Poor overnight recoveries near or below 20 percent are forecasted for Thursday night. 

EVACUATIONS: For the most up-to-date evacuation information please see evacuation map

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In Los Angeles County, officials will often issue “Evacuation Warnings” when a wildfire may soon threaten a certain area. Everyone should be set to go at this stage and those who need more time evacuating should leave now. When there is an imminent threat to life and property, officials will issue “Evacuation Orders”, which is a lawful order to evacuate and remain out of an area. Everyone should leave when an Order is issued.  In an intense wildfire, danger may be present before authorities can issue an Evacuation Order. Don’t wait to be told by authorities to leave if you feel you are in danger.

Visit the Ready LA County website for more information on emergency preparedness.

EVACUATION SHELTER(S):  

• Pasadena Civic Center - 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Parking is available at the parking structure across the street from the Convention Center, located at 155 E. Green St. Please enter from Marengo Ave. The Humane Society is on-site to accept small pets for boarding. Service animals will be allowed inside the Convention Center.

ROAD CLOSURES: For the most up-to-date road closures visit the following websites: 

LA County Public Works

California Department of Transportation

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY: Foothill Municipal Water District issued an advisory that drinking water is unsafe in the following districts: Lincoln, Las Flores, Kinneola, Rubio Canon 

ANIMAL SHELTERS: 

• Small Animal Evacuation – 361 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
• Large Animal Evacuation – Industry Hills Expo Center 16200 Temple, City of Industry

FOREST CLOSURE:  Due to Forest Order 05-01-25-01 the entire Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources from, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 midnight. 

DRONE SAFETY - KNOW WHERE YOU CAN FLY:  Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at Home - Know Before You Fly . “If you fly, we can’t!”